Senior Production Engineer - Field Operations
Posted date [2026-08-27]
(ID: 50209)
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Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a leading diversified energy group, wholly owned by the Abu Dhabi Government. Our network of fully integrated businesses operates across the energy value chain, helping us to responsibly meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market.
Already in the top tier of the lowest carbon intensity oil and gas producers in the world, we are taking significant steps to make today’s energy cleaner while investing in the clean energies of tomorrow, strengthening our position as a reliable and responsible global energy provider. We are allocating an initial $23 billion to advance and accelerate lower-carbon solutions, investing in new energies and decarbonization technologies to enable our net zero by 2045 ambition and our commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030. ... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior Production Engineer - Field OperationsJob Snapshot
Role: Senior Production Engineer - Field Operations
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Production Engineering/Planning/Scheduling
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Production Engineer - Field Operations in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates is an Oil and Energy opportunity focused on safe, reliable and efficient oil and gas production, processing, injection and export operations. The role supports production optimization across water injection, gas injection, gas lift, ESP wells and CO2 injection systems while protecting facility integrity, resolving plant constraints and ensuring operating parameters remain aligned with production targets and HSE requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi Emirate
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Production Engineering/Planning/Scheduling
Salary: 22000-32000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the
employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Production Engineer provides technical and operational coordination across producing fields, processing facilities and injection systems. The position analyzes plant and well performance, identifies production bottlenecks and coordinates corrective actions needed to maintain sustainable output. Working across Operations, Development, Planning, Integrity, Projects and HSE teams, the role helps translate reservoir and production requirements into safe field execution while improving facility availability, process efficiency and cost per barrel.
Key Responsibilities
* Review operating and production data against planned targets, historical performance, laboratory analysis and prevailing field conditions.
* Identify significant deviations from approved Design Operating Envelopes and recommend corrective operational measures.
* Monitor oil production, gas handling, water injection, gas injection and CO2 injection performance against established KPIs.
* Coordinate production and injection adjustments with relevant stakeholders to achieve mandated field targets.
* Verify the accuracy of production, injection and export information entered into the PIES system.
* Work with Development and Planning teams on Field Sustainable Oil Production Rate exercises aligned with approved business plans.
* Coordinate Reservoir Monitoring Program activities and Water Alternating Gas well changeovers according to operational requirements.
* Plan and execute Field Technical Rate and Field Capacity Tests to identify facility constraints and determine optimum operating parameters.
* Analyze field capacity and process performance to identify bottlenecks that could restrict production or injection capability.
* Support alarm rationalization and alarm management activities while monitoring compliance with applicable performance KPIs.
* Troubleshoot chronic surface facility problems and recommend technically practical solutions that improve production availability.
* Participate in root cause analysis of major and repetitive equipment failures and follow corrective actions through implementation.
* Monitor equipment and process performance using operating trends and analytical reports to detect emerging abnormalities.
* Advise Operations personnel on appropriate responses to abnormal process and equipment conditions.
* Review, endorse and periodically update operating procedures and standing instructions for safe and cost-efficient plant operation.
* Coordinate with Integrated Shutdown Planning teams on five-year shutdown strategies and annual shutdown scopes.
* Optimize shutdown, handover and startup activities while considering manpower distribution, resources and production impact.
* Participate throughout project development, including design reviews, value engineering and 3D model reviews.
* Represent operational requirements during HAZOP, HAZID, OHID, Inherent Safe Design and Safety Integrity Level reviews.
* Review plot plans and project proposals, capturing operational lessons learned and identifying concerns that could affect future maintainability or production.
* Participate in Ready For Commissioning walkdowns and identify operational punch points before startup.
* Support commissioning activities and monitor post-commissioning performance to confirm facilities achieve expected operating results.
* Represent Operations during field trials of new technologies and ensure required technical and safety reviews are completed before implementation.
* Manage temporary and permanent operational modifications through approved Management of Change processes.
* Follow MOC requirements through engineering review, Scope of Work development, budget allocation, project inclusion, approval and execution.
* Support Tactical Response Team and Incident Management Team activities during emergencies and provide operational guidance when required.
* Perform On Scene Commander responsibilities when assigned and maintain accurate communication on facility status and ongoing field activities.
* Participate in operational risk assessments, process safety forums and Enterprise Risk Management Risk Register reviews.
* Conduct field visits and supervise critical, high-risk and non-routine operational activities.
* Work with Integrity teams to address surface facility anomalies through appropriate preventive and remedial actions.
* Coordinate subsurface integrity activities including communication testing, Below Cellar Inspection and Sustained Annulus Pressure investigations.
* Support safe operation and integrity of gas lift, ESP, water injection, gas injection and CO2 injection systems.
* Conduct worksite inspections, assess hazards associated with Permit to Work activities and verify that required precautions are implemented.
* Follow up on reported hazards and Near Miss findings and ensure corrective measures are progressed.
* Contribute to annual budget planning, expenditure control and cost optimization initiatives.
* Perform budget optimization and capitalization reviews aimed at reducing production cost per barrel.
* Consolidate material requirements and coordinate procurement needs to support uninterrupted field operations.
* Develop employees through technical coaching, work supervision and practical knowledge transfer.
* Provide production, operational and performance information for management reports, MIS reporting and section progress reviews.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in oil and gas production, processing or field operations.
* Practical understanding of oil production facilities, gas processing and hydrocarbon export operations.
* Experience with water injection, gas injection, gas lift, ESP wells and associated production systems.
* Knowledge of CO2 injection and distribution operations is advantageous.
* Strong ability to analyze production trends, process conditions and equipment performance.
* Experience identifying production bottlenecks and optimizing operating parameters.
* Understanding of Field Capacity Tests, Field Technical Rate exercises and sustainable production assessments.
* Familiarity with production and injection data management systems such as PIES.
* Working knowledge of reservoir monitoring activities and Water Alternating Gas operations.
* Experience troubleshooting surface facility problems and participating in equipment failure root cause analysis.
* Knowledge of alarm management, operational KPIs and Design Operating Envelope requirements.
* Exposure to integrated shutdown planning, startup and plant handover activities.
* Experience participating in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and other process safety studies.
* Understanding of commissioning, Ready For Commissioning reviews and post-startup performance monitoring.
* Practical knowledge of Management of Change processes and operational risk management.
* Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems, process safety and HSE requirements.
* Ability to coordinate effectively across Operations, Engineering, Development, Integrity, Projects and Planning teams.
* Sound analytical, leadership and decision-making skills suited to complex field operating environments.
Skills Set
* Oil and gas production operations
* Production engineering
* Production optimization
* Process troubleshooting
* Oil processing
* Gas processing
* Water injection
* Gas injection
* CO2 injection
* Gas lift systems
* ESP wells
* Production surveillance
* Field capacity testing
* Field Technical Rate testing
* Sustainable oil production analysis
* PIES production data
* Reservoir Monitoring Program
* Water Alternating Gas
* Design Operating Envelope
* Alarm rationalization
* Alarm management
* Process performance analysis
* Root cause analysis
* Facility debottlenecking
* Shutdown planning
* Startup optimization
* HAZOP
* HAZID
* OHID
* Safety Integrity Level review
* Inherent Safe Design
* Management of Change
* Ready For Commissioning
* Commissioning
* Process safety
* Enterprise Risk Management
* Permit to Work
* Well integrity coordination
* Sustained Annulus Pressure investigation
* Below Cellar Inspection
* Production cost optimization
Why Join Us
This role offers direct involvement in technically complex producing assets where production engineering decisions influence facility reliability, field capacity and sustainable oil output. The position provides exposure to advanced injection systems, production optimization, major shutdowns, process safety studies, new projects and emerging field technologies. It is a strong opportunity for an engineer seeking broader operational responsibility and long-term development within Abu Dhabi\'s strategically important Oil and Energy sector.
About the Company
ADNOC Group\'s principal oil production operations form a major part of Abu Dhabi\'s upstream energy industry, with a history extending to the earliest oil concessions in the emirate. Alongside large-scale oil and gas production, the organization applies technologies including carbon capture, utilization and storage and CO2-based enhanced oil recovery to improve resource development while supporting lower-carbon operational objectives.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Senior Production Engineer provides technical and operational coordination across producing fields, processing facilities and injection systems. The position analyzes plant and well performance, identifies production bottlenecks and coordinates corrective actions needed to maintain sustainable output. Working across Operations, Development, Planning, Integrity, Projects and HSE teams, the role helps translate reservoir and production requirements into safe field execution while improving facility availability, process efficiency and cost per barrel.
Key Responsibilities
* Review operating and production data against planned targets, historical performance, laboratory analysis and prevailing field conditions.
* Identify significant deviations from approved Design Operating Envelopes and recommend corrective operational measures.
* Monitor oil production, gas handling, water injection, gas injection and CO2 injection performance against established KPIs.
* Coordinate production and injection adjustments with relevant stakeholders to achieve mandated field targets.
* Verify the accuracy of production, injection and export information entered into the PIES system.
* Work with Development and Planning teams on Field Sustainable Oil Production Rate exercises aligned with approved business plans.
* Coordinate Reservoir Monitoring Program activities and Water Alternating Gas well changeovers according to operational requirements.
* Plan and execute Field Technical Rate and Field Capacity Tests to identify facility constraints and determine optimum operating parameters.
* Analyze field capacity and process performance to identify bottlenecks that could restrict production or injection capability.
* Support alarm rationalization and alarm management activities while monitoring compliance with applicable performance KPIs.
* Troubleshoot chronic surface facility problems and recommend technically practical solutions that improve production availability.
* Participate in root cause analysis of major and repetitive equipment failures and follow corrective actions through implementation.
* Monitor equipment and process performance using operating trends and analytical reports to detect emerging abnormalities.
* Advise Operations personnel on appropriate responses to abnormal process and equipment conditions.
* Review, endorse and periodically update operating procedures and standing instructions for safe and cost-efficient plant operation.
* Coordinate with Integrated Shutdown Planning teams on five-year shutdown strategies and annual shutdown scopes.
* Optimize shutdown, handover and startup activities while considering manpower distribution, resources and production impact.
* Participate throughout project development, including design reviews, value engineering and 3D model reviews.
* Represent operational requirements during HAZOP, HAZID, OHID, Inherent Safe Design and Safety Integrity Level reviews.
* Review plot plans and project proposals, capturing operational lessons learned and identifying concerns that could affect future maintainability or production.
* Participate in Ready For Commissioning walkdowns and identify operational punch points before startup.
* Support commissioning activities and monitor post-commissioning performance to confirm facilities achieve expected operating results.
* Represent Operations during field trials of new technologies and ensure required technical and safety reviews are completed before implementation.
* Manage temporary and permanent operational modifications through approved Management of Change processes.
* Follow MOC requirements through engineering review, Scope of Work development, budget allocation, project inclusion, approval and execution.
* Support Tactical Response Team and Incident Management Team activities during emergencies and provide operational guidance when required.
* Perform On Scene Commander responsibilities when assigned and maintain accurate communication on facility status and ongoing field activities.
* Participate in operational risk assessments, process safety forums and Enterprise Risk Management Risk Register reviews.
* Conduct field visits and supervise critical, high-risk and non-routine operational activities.
* Work with Integrity teams to address surface facility anomalies through appropriate preventive and remedial actions.
* Coordinate subsurface integrity activities including communication testing, Below Cellar Inspection and Sustained Annulus Pressure investigations.
* Support safe operation and integrity of gas lift, ESP, water injection, gas injection and CO2 injection systems.
* Conduct worksite inspections, assess hazards associated with Permit to Work activities and verify that required precautions are implemented.
* Follow up on reported hazards and Near Miss findings and ensure corrective measures are progressed.
* Contribute to annual budget planning, expenditure control and cost optimization initiatives.
* Perform budget optimization and capitalization reviews aimed at reducing production cost per barrel.
* Consolidate material requirements and coordinate procurement needs to support uninterrupted field operations.
* Develop employees through technical coaching, work supervision and practical knowledge transfer.
* Provide production, operational and performance information for management reports, MIS reporting and section progress reviews.
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor\'s Degree in Chemical Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in oil and gas production, processing or field operations.
* Practical understanding of oil production facilities, gas processing and hydrocarbon export operations.
* Experience with water injection, gas injection, gas lift, ESP wells and associated production systems.
* Knowledge of CO2 injection and distribution operations is advantageous.
* Strong ability to analyze production trends, process conditions and equipment performance.
* Experience identifying production bottlenecks and optimizing operating parameters.
* Understanding of Field Capacity Tests, Field Technical Rate exercises and sustainable production assessments.
* Familiarity with production and injection data management systems such as PIES.
* Working knowledge of reservoir monitoring activities and Water Alternating Gas operations.
* Experience troubleshooting surface facility problems and participating in equipment failure root cause analysis.
* Knowledge of alarm management, operational KPIs and Design Operating Envelope requirements.
* Exposure to integrated shutdown planning, startup and plant handover activities.
* Experience participating in HAZOP, HAZID, SIL and other process safety studies.
* Understanding of commissioning, Ready For Commissioning reviews and post-startup performance monitoring.
* Practical knowledge of Management of Change processes and operational risk management.
* Strong understanding of Permit to Work systems, process safety and HSE requirements.
* Ability to coordinate effectively across Operations, Engineering, Development, Integrity, Projects and Planning teams.
* Sound analytical, leadership and decision-making skills suited to complex field operating environments.
Skills Set
* Oil and gas production operations
* Production engineering
* Production optimization
* Process troubleshooting
* Oil processing
* Gas processing
* Water injection
* Gas injection
* CO2 injection
* Gas lift systems
* ESP wells
* Production surveillance
* Field capacity testing
* Field Technical Rate testing
* Sustainable oil production analysis
* PIES production data
* Reservoir Monitoring Program
* Water Alternating Gas
* Design Operating Envelope
* Alarm rationalization
* Alarm management
* Process performance analysis
* Root cause analysis
* Facility debottlenecking
* Shutdown planning
* Startup optimization
* HAZOP
* HAZID
* OHID
* Safety Integrity Level review
* Inherent Safe Design
* Management of Change
* Ready For Commissioning
* Commissioning
* Process safety
* Enterprise Risk Management
* Permit to Work
* Well integrity coordination
* Sustained Annulus Pressure investigation
* Below Cellar Inspection
* Production cost optimization
Why Join Us
This role offers direct involvement in technically complex producing assets where production engineering decisions influence facility reliability, field capacity and sustainable oil output. The position provides exposure to advanced injection systems, production optimization, major shutdowns, process safety studies, new projects and emerging field technologies. It is a strong opportunity for an engineer seeking broader operational responsibility and long-term development within Abu Dhabi\'s strategically important Oil and Energy sector.
About the Company
ADNOC Group\'s principal oil production operations form a major part of Abu Dhabi\'s upstream energy industry, with a history extending to the earliest oil concessions in the emirate. Alongside large-scale oil and gas production, the organization applies technologies including carbon capture, utilization and storage and CO2-based enhanced oil recovery to improve resource development while supporting lower-carbon operational objectives.
